The 45-year-old Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs) dominated nearly every round of a light heavyweight bout filled with wily veteran tactics and fueled by obvious mutual hatred, winning for the fifth time in his six fights since 2005.

“It was definitely worth it, and it was sweet revenge,” Hopkins said. “It was really rough in there. He’s a good fighter, and he tried to rough me up.”

Hopkins settled an old score against the 41-year-old Jones (54-7), who beat him by decision in May 1993 when both fighters still were on the cusp of standout careers.

Jones has lost six of his last 11 bouts, falling precipitously from his pedestal as arguably the most dominant fighter of the 1990s.

Haye defends WBA title

MANCHESTER, England — David Haye made a successful first defense of his WBA heavyweight title, knocking down John Ruiz four times before the American challenger’s corner stopped the fight in the ninth round.

After his 24th victory of a 25-fight career, the Englishman now wants to unite the heavyweight belts by fighting either of the Klitschko brothers — Vitali or Wladimir — who between them hold the WBC, IBF and minor WBO titles.

Footnotes.

Robert Guerrero will return from an eight- month ring absence to face Roberto Arrieta in a lightweight bout April 30 in Las Vegas. The bout will be Guerrero’s lightweight debut and his first fight since he dominated Malcolm Klassen last August in Houston to claim the IBF super featherweight title.

• Thomas “Hitman” Hearns said an auction to help him pay down a $448,000 tax debt went well. The event in Detroit featured a 1957 Chevy, three boats, six ATVs, a three- wheeled motorcycle and boxing memorabilia.

The Broncos' 2018 class of first-year players endured some lighthearted hazing after practice Tuesday in an annual event at UCHealth Training Center. Veterans played barber in the most hilarious (and mean) ways possible. Here is a collection of the best rookie haircuts this training camp.

The Rockies made a roster move on Tuesday in Houston ahead of the start of their six-game road trip, placing reliever Scott Oberg on the paternity list and recalling infielder Garrett Hampson from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.